Judicial Assistant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Provide organizational support for the judge’s caseload, including preparing orders, docketing jury instructions and a list of pending cases; ordering jurors and coordinating in-house services, such as interpreters, review case files for accuracy, format compliance and completeness prior to submitting files to the judge.
Compose and/or edit correspondence, memoranda, directives, notice, orders and other documents observing strict confidentiality.
Prepare yearly financial disclosure forms; make travel arrangement and process travel vouchers.
Prepare and maintain the judge’s court and professional calendar.
Schedule and coordinate motions, hearings and conferences.
Process electronically filed documents.
Screen calls and visitors to the judge’s office.
Establish a working relationship with judges, court personnel, attorneys, law enforcement, social services, witnesses and the general public.
The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of college or vocational school education in paralegal, secretarial skills, computer operation or closely related field and 4 years experience as a legal secretary or paralegal; or any equivalent combination of education or experience.

Relevant experience and/or education may substitute for the recommended minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to e-file court documents and implement a paperless process.

Ability to organize documents electronically.

Proficient in a technologically driven environment with intermediate to advanced computer skills.

Ability to type proper memoranda, briefs, drafts, opinions in the standard format.

Knowledge of court procedures and understanding of basic legal terminology.

Ability to be highly organized.

Demonstrate close attention to detail and the ability to work in stressful situations.

Must have a demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse set of people in an open and friendly manner.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.